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Poverty and Income Security

The share of people living in the United States in families with income below the official federal poverty threshold has fluctuated between about 11 percent and about 15 percent over the past several decades. CBO analyzes a wide variety of federal programs that aim to reduce poverty, alleviate some of poverty's adverse consequences, and enhance income security.

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  • Food and Nutrition Programs
  • Medicaid and CHIP
  • Social Security
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Taxes for Low-Income Households (EITC)
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H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Jobs Creation Act of 2012

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February 16, 2012

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H.R. 1433, Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012

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February 14, 2012

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H.R. 3813, Securing Annuities for Federal Employees Act of 2012

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February 9, 2012

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Federal Grants to State and Local Governments

Mar 2013 - In 2011, the federal government provided $607 billion in grants to state and local governments, accounting for 17 percent of federal outlays and a quarter of spending by states and localities. Nearly half of that amount was for Medicaid.

2012 Long-Term Projections for Social Security

Oct 2012 - Over the next 20 years, the population will age and spending on Social Security will increase from about 5 percent of GDP to about 6 percent.

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Supplemental Security Income—January 2012 Baseline

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January 31, 2012

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families—January 2012 Baseline

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January 31, 2012

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Unemployment Compensation—January 2012 Baseline

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January 31, 2012

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Social Security Disability Insurance—January 2012 Baseline

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January 31, 2012

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Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance—January 2012 Baseline

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January 31, 2012

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